Scoliosis

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is the largest spinal surgery centre in Europe, performing more spinal surgeries than any other facility. Our specialist consultants are renowned for their expertise and leaders in their field.

Alongside expertise, your choice of Private Care consultant, and comfort of Private Care you can be reassured by the rigour and support infrastructure of an NHS hospital. We have specialist facilities including intensive care and high dependency unit, all available on site. These are often facilities that smaller private hospitals do not have.

Scoliosis is a condition where the spine curves sideways. It can vary widely in severity and treatment needs. Treatment options depend on the patient’s age, curve progression, and degree of spinal curvature.

For mild scoliosis, especially in children and teens, regular monitoring may be all that’s needed to track any progression. Bracing is commonly recommended for moderate cases in growing patients, helping to prevent further curvature without correcting existing curves.

In severe cases where the curve is large or progressing, surgery may be recommended. The most common surgical option is spinal fusion, which uses rods and bone grafts to correct and stabilise the curve. Advances in minimally invasive techniques, such as vertebral body tethering (VBT), offer alternative surgical options for certain cases, focusing on maintaining spine flexibility and allowing growth.

Physical therapy and exercises are often incorporated into treatment to strengthen muscles, improve posture, and alleviate pain associated with scoliosis.

Our care and treatment is carefully tailored to individual patient needs, using the expertise of multi-disciplinary teams.